Award

Board Development

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The "Board Development" tender conducted by the Office for Students, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has reached its award stage. Focused within the business services industry category, this tender aims to develop effective board working strategies, fostering a creative and consensual culture to enhance decision-making. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, with a contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, a large consultancy firm based in London. With the contract commencing from 28th July 2025, it is set to run until 27th July 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension if further development work is needed. The gross contract value is £55,200, with the contract officially signed on 27th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those adept at fostering organisational development and enhancing governance frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were especially welcomed to submit bids during the tender stage, reflecting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering strategic advice and tailored development initiatives aligned to organisational needs would find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their client base. The open competition offered by the Office for Students ensures diverse participation, promoting fair competition and enabling growth for businesses in the consulting sector.

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Notice Title

Board Development

Notice Description

The focus of the development activity being commissioned in this tender will be to create a shared understanding of the most effective ways of working for the board given its role and current context, and then support the establishment of those ways of working. The priority will be to establish a creative and consensual culture which optimises the contributions of members and the quality of decision-making. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977117592

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months to deliver further development work to maximise positive impacts if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05512b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052762-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
0117 931 7149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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